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[むし(虫)·ば(歯)]
mushiba
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[むしば(歯)]
mushiba
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[むし(齲)·ば(歯)]
mushiba
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[むしば(齲)]
mushiba
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[う(齲)·し(歯)]
ushi
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[く(齲)·し(歯)]
kushi
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English Meaning(s) for 虫歯

noun
  1. cavity; tooth decay; decayed tooth; dental caries
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Definition and Synonyms for 虫歯

Caries soft decayed area in a tooth
Synonyms: 虫歯, う蝕
Caries progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth
Synonyms: 虫歯, う蝕

Meanings for each kanji in 虫歯

» insect; bug; temper
» tooth; cog

Categories 虫歯 is a member of

Decay the process of gradually becoming inferior
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Sample Sentences for 虫歯

The dentist pulled out my decayed tooth by force.
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Making light of cavities can be a matter of life and death.
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I think I have a cavity.
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I have a lot cavities now.
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Bad teeth often cause pain.
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